This episode is a compelling journey through the darker sides of our modern realities, offering no easy answers but many important questions. Bassem's voice is an important warning to those who might choose to ignore the world. His reflections invite us to think deeply about our own beliefs, biases, and the kind of future we are creating, so take the time to Slow Down with us and look for answers to some truly tough questions.

As we continue our Unstressable series, Bassem's courage to speak about the world's most challenging topics should remind us never to be afraid to take, even the biggest problems, head on.

00:00 Intro
05:00 The oversized role of ego
07:36 Fame is not real
11:49 Bassem's veganism
12:42 The last time Mo and Bassem met
14:53 Is most of humanity disappointing?
18:00 Bassem's influence in the Israel-Palestine conflict
21:10 Are we in an era of hyperinformation?
23:45 Cancel culture
24:37 Will humanity ever change?
32:57 Can we be hopeful?
37:56 Are we heading into more conflict?
40:23 The end of the truth
48:50 How will AI affect us?
1:00:35 How does Bassem keep going?

For more thought-provoking exploration and a lot of laughter you can catch Bassem Youssef on his European "Middle Beast" tour in: Oslo, Berlin, Zurich, Munich, Hamburg, Antwerp, Stockholm, London, Copenhagen, Birmingham, Dublin, Manchester, and Paris: https://www.bassemyoussef.xyz/upcomin...

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